THE 100 Introduction to Theatre. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Survey of theatre production from the Greeks to contemporary theatre. Taught in conjunction with distance learning. Lecture, discussion, guest artists. Prerequisite: nonmajor.
General Studies: HU

THE 125 Orientation to Theatre. (1)
fall only
Orientation to university and department resources and procedures. Career planning and guidance. Attendance and written responses to theatre productions. Required for B.A. Theatre majors. Prerequisite: Theatre major.

THE 220 Principles of Dramatic Analysis. (3)
fall and spring only
Analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of dramatic literature for theatrical production. Emphasis on the traditional canon of dramatic literature and traditional structures and forms of drama. Prerequisites: ENG 101 (or 105); Theatre major.
General Studies: L

THE 300 Film: The Creative Process I. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Elements of theatrical film: cinematography, sound, editing, directing, acting, scriptwriting, producing, and criticism. 3 hours lecture, demonstration via film and videotape.
General Studies: HU

THE 301 Film: The Creative Process II. (3)
fall and spring only
Advanced study of selected films, analyzing cinematography, sound, editing, directing, acting, screenwriting, producing, and criticism. Prerequisite: THE 300.

THE 320 History of the Theatre I. (3)
fall only
Traces major developments in theatre production and dramatic literature from their beginnings to the mid-17th century. Lecture, student presentations.
General Studies: HU, H

THE 321 History of the Theatre II. (3)
spring only
Traces major developments in theatre production and dramatic literature from the mid-17th century to the 20th century. Lecture, student presentations.
General Studies: HU, H

THE 325 Play Reading for Educational Theatre. (1)
fall and spring only
Assigned independent readings in plays for secondary school play production. Prerequisite: theatre education concentration or written instructor approval.

THE 400 Focus on Film. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Specialized study of prominent film artists, techniques, and genres. Emphasis is on the creative process. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or 105.

THE 401 Focus on Multiethnic Film. (3)
not regularly offered
Specialized study of major ethnic films and prominent film artists. Emphasis is on the creative process. Lecture, film viewing, papers. Cross-listed as AFH 401. Credit is allowed for only AFH 401 or THE 401. Prerequisite: ENG 101.

THE 402 Gender Identity in Film. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Examination of the representation of gender in Hollywood cinema with particular focus on films from 1970 to the present. Prerequisite: THE 300.

THE 404 Foreign Films and Filmmakers. (3)
once a year
Films and filmmakers from Europe, Asia, Australia, Far East, South America, and Caribbean. Emphasis on cultural content and filmmaking philosophies.

THE 405 Film: Great Performers and Directors. (3)
fall and spring only
Examination of processes and influences of one or more great film performers and/or directors. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: THE 300.
General Studies: HU

THE 420 History of the American Theatre. (3)
fall only
History of the plays, artists, and events in the development of American theatre from colonial to modern times.
General Studies: HU, H

THE 421 History of the English Theatre. (3)
spring only
History of the artists, events, and plays in the development of English theatre from medieval times to the present. Lecture, group and independent work. Prerequisite: THE 100 or 220.
General Studies: L/HU

THE 424 Trends in Theatre for Youth. (3)
not regularly offered
A survey of the history, literature, and contemporary practices in theatre for youth.

THE 425 History of Asian Theatre. (3)
not regularly offered
History and production techniques of theatre forms in India, China, and Japan. Prerequisite: 6 hours of theatre history or written instructor approval.
General Studies: L/HU

THE 430 History of Costume: Western Tradition. (3)
not regularly offered
Study of major costume styles throughout history of Western civilization and how these fashions reflected society. Exploration of how styles can be used by theatrical costumers.

THE 431 History of Costume: Non-Western Tradition. (3)
not regularly offered
Study of major costume styles of India, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East and how these fashions reflected society. Exploration of how styles can be used by theatrical costumers.

THE 440 Theatre Forms and Contexts. (3)
fall only
Exploration of 20th-century modernist theatrical forms and movements and development of alternative strategies for analyzing contemporary theatre and performance. Prerequisites: THE 220, 320, 321; Theatre major.

THE 480 Methods of Teaching Theatre. (4)
spring only
Application of materials, techniques, and theories for theatre with ninth- through twelfth-grade students. Emphasis on curriculum development and praxis. Prerequisite: theatre education concentration or written instructor approval.

THE 500 Research Methods. (1–3)
fall only
Introduction to graduate study in theatre.

THE 504 Studies in Dramatic Theory and Criticism. (3)
fall only
Dramatic theory, criticism, and aesthetics from the classical period to the 19th century. Related readings in dramatic literature. Prerequisite: Theatre major.

THE 505 Studies in Dramatic Theory and Criticism. (3)
spring only
Dramatic theory, criticism, and aesthetics from the 19th century to the present. Related readings in dramatic literature. Prerequisite: Theatre major.

THE 510 Studies in Literature. (1)
fall and spring only
Assigned individual reading programs in standard sources and masterpieces in theatre literature. May be repeated for credit in different sections. Possible topics:

(a)	Acting–Directing
(b)	Criticism
(c)	Design–Technical
(d)	History

THE 520 Theatre History and Literature I. (3)
fall only
A survey of historiographical issues, historical periods, and theatre literature, through the 17th century.

THE 521 Theatre History and Literature II. (3)
spring only
A survey of historiographical issues, historical periods, and theatre literature, from the 17th century to present.

THE 524 Advanced Studies in Theatre for Youth. (3)
fall only
An in-depth study of the history, literature, and contemporary practice of theatre for youth. Prerequisite: written instructor approval.

THE 562 Literary Management Workshop. (3)
once a year
Advanced literary management for the contemporary theatre, including trends in new play development, festivals and productions throughout the United States. Participation in Arizona Playwriting Competition. Prerequisite: THP 560 or written instructor approval.

THE 591 Seminar. (3)
once a year
Selected topics in child drama, community theatre, and theatre history. Prerequisite: written instructor approval.

THE 598 Special Topics. (1–4)
not regularly offered
Possible topics:

(a)	College Teaching
(b)	Dramatic Analysis
(c)	Theatre Forms and Contexts

THE 692 Research. (1–12)
not regularly offered

THE 700 Advanced Research Methods. (3)
fall only
Critical review of research, development, and design of research in theatre and theatre for youth.

THE 791 Seminar. (3)
not regularly offered
Selected topics offered on a revolving basis. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

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